Hotai Motor unveiled the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport and Corolla Altis GR Sport on October 7, aiming to boost year-end sales by appealing to a younger demographic with sporty designs, improved handling, and suggested retail prices of under NT$1 million (approx. US$32,800) for both models.
South Korea's once-dominant battery manufacturers are losing their footing in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, as Chinese rivals surge ahead, driven by low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, strategic pivots, and overwhelming production efficiency. New data shows Korea's three major battery makers—LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI—are ceding market share at an accelerating pace.
As demand slows in consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics is accelerating its expansion into the B2B digital signage market. The company has secured a large-scale order from Toyota Motor to supply about 23,000 smart displays to its global exhibition centers in the first half of 2025.
Recent US-EU tariff negotiations promised to dismantle trade barriers and establish mutual recognition of automotive standards. The US has already cut EU car import tariffs from 27.5% to 15%, signaling the EU's initial move to ease some trade restrictions on American goods.
Action Electronics is focusing on the specialized automotive electronics sector, targeting niche markets rather than conventional passenger vehicles. The company anticipates its automotive electronics segment will become a significant medium- to long-term growth driver, with projected double-digit revenue growth by 2026.
Yulon Group's mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform Line Go is marking two years since its brand upgrade, as the service sees steady growth with over 4.7 million users. In particular, the Line Go Taxi service has become the largest low-carbon emission fleet in Taiwan, with an accumulated driving distance in 2024 equivalent to circling the Earth about 1,367 times.
China Motor Corporation (CMC) delved into the development origins and future plans for the ET35, Taiwan's first domestically produced electric commercial vehicle, at the annual Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition (TAIFE) on October 1, with CMC senior manager Leo Liu outlining the company's ongoing roadmap and product blueprint.
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has recently overhauled its electric vehicle (EV) product strategy, highlighting the introduction of the entry-level CLA. This all-new model aims to fill a critical price segment gap and directly compete against key rivals like BMW and Tesla.
As US-Taiwan tariff negotiations reach a critical phase, changes in import duties on vehicles have become a focal point for the automotive industry. In his first interaction with local media, which included the launch of the SL 680 Monogram Series, the brand's first two-seat convertible, newly-appointed president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Taiwan Mark Raine also addressed key issues including the impact of tariffs, brand strategy, and electrification trends.
As the automotive industry is transitioning from hardware manufacturing toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), a digital war is also accelerating. The recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) paralyzed its global supply chain and revealed the collective vulnerability of the global automotive industry's cybersecurity defenses.
As electric and autonomous vehicle technologies reshape global mobility, Taiwan has officially launched the AI Automotive Industry Alliance on October 1, 2025. The new coalition brings together upstream and downstream companies with leading research institutions, aiming to accelerate commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) and automotive innovations while strengthening Taiwan's position in global markets.
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